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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1890
Page
4
A survey of December magazines and children's books highlights selections from The Century, Atlantic Monthly, Scribner's, and St Nicholas. It praises stories, illustrations, and holiday volumes, naming notable works and publishers while noting a festive, critique-driven tone.
Universal invitation to a grand auction at 533 Smithfield Street featuring diamonds watches jewelry silverware onyx marble clocks bronzes and more daily at 10 PM 2:30 PM and 7:40 PM until stock is sold. All goods warranted as in private sale by M G Cohen Diam Expert and Jeweler with a holiday clearing sale starting Monday December 1 promoting bargains across departments Hueys Hacks and markets to $18 are noted.
In the Orphans Court the accounting of John C. Weiderich Jr and Charles Repp, executors of John C. Weidrich, faces a surcharge over $60 missing from a $5900 chest find. The dispute centers on an informal division that bypassed administration and whether the executors are liable for the shortfall. The court reserved decision.
A verdict was given yesterday for the defendant in the William McKwnain versus Jacob Alter road tax case. The Arnheim Live Stock Company versus Davis and Berryman ended with a verdict for the defendants by consent. Another verdict for the defendant appeared in the Harry Bechee Booth & Filinn case for damages from injuries. JUNIUS BRUTUS BOOTH performed in London for 88 a week as Frank A Barr, now in England, uncovers manuscripts about the actor and poverty in London for tomorrow.
The grand jury returned true bills against Charles Beach Samuel Harris Josephine Moses Mary Miller D McFadden Fred Oster man G Hichter P Sullivan A Braun James Dorsie G Letseh Anton Wolf William Weitzel Edward Zurckert for assault and battery aggravated assault and battery felonious assault pointing firearms larceny receiving stolen goods assault and battery with intent to rob keeping a ferocious dog cruelty to animals selling liquor without a license and more. Several bills were ignored including Frank Dann Mary A Neville and Juliet Branza among others.
The Quarter Sessions Court reversed itself when White was acquitted of stealing copper. McElroy faced no trial for receiving theft goods after Major Montooth deemed it a waste of time if White stood unconvicted. Separate prior cases showed juries delivering conflicting outcomes on stolen watches, acquitting the thief while another jury found the receiver guilty.
John Mesendorf of Etna sues Dr G R B Robinson president of the Physicians Protective Association for 10000 damages. He alleges a delinquency notice led to his name being listed and medical attendance being refused though he owed nothing and paid no bill. He is an old soldier with a family.
A report lists convictions for Charles Kaine George Zindle Peter Lemantowski L B Schaffer John Bretinger and Walter Burns. Guilty pleas include Owen Quincy Frank Caufriest Peter Doher Richard Hynes Bridget McLaughlin and Patrick Sullivan. Acquittals were Morris White Theodore Upt and William Keyser.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues for smaller military rifles to reduce cartridge weight and extend range. While more soldiers may be fatally wounded, overall disabling injuries would drop as high velocity small projectiles cause less muscular damage and bone fractures. Cavalry effectiveness could rise with lighter rounds. Cable letters tease TOMORROW'S DISPATCH with twenty four pages.
Colonel A L Conger Ohio member of the National Republican Committee denounces the President for nominating William B Gamble as Akron Postmaster. Gamble is backed by Rep Smyser, while Conger supported Major Taggart. Conger calls the move ingratitude despite the contest and notes Smyser will be replaced by a Democrat.
The Portland Oregonian notes Astoria is the largest American city without a railroad connection. Despite a superb harbor, it profits from untapped resources, and once magnates realize Astoria’s advantages they will invest to unlock its great potential.
Schedules filed in the resignation of Decker Howell Co bankers show liabilities of 9 430 330 17 with nominal assets 181 932 33 and actual assets 5 760 357 The court fixed bond for the assignee William Nelson Cromwell at 150 000.
Hat manufacturers and committees from the finishers and makers unions have met for about 60 hours seeking to consolidate the old trimmers union with the new one. A final settlement of the lockout hinges on this consolidation, with an early adjustment anticipated.
Coscorp New Hampshire December 5 The special session of the Legislature was declared adjourned by Governor Goodelle at 1 15 p m The regular session begins the Wednesday of this month
The Pittsburg Association for the Improvement of the Poor marks its fifteenth anniversary with a gathering tomorrow at 7 45 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church Grant street Speakers include Revs E Belfour and John A Prugh Reports touch the general work the fresh air fund and Children’s Temporary Home
The Young Men’s Christian Association released its annual report in book form sent to members yesterday. The report includes a full membership roll and mirrors the content from the November 9 meeting. A separate item notes an American syndicate bought the San Ramon sugar estate at Manzanillo for 600000 dollars in Havana.
The text describes chess club meetings in Pittsburg and Allegheny areas and includes puzzle references from Canadian Chess Problems by J Henderson. It lists a solution note for problem 12 with moves and pieces and includes a mixed puzzle notation, announcing key lines and a win for a noted sequence.
Letters from readers discuss chess checker problems and solutions. Messages praise the column editor and invite further submissions. Readers describe épigraphs and sample games, with notes on moves and tactics.
Ireland's former champion W H K Pollock arrived December 2 and won all off hand games at Pittsburg Thorn. He then led ten simul games at Allegheny Chess Club winning seven and drawing one with Anderson. December 3 he won six more simulations, drawing with Collins. He played consultation games later, winning all except Johns Watts and Patterson. Pollock's visit delighted local players who request another visit.
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